Treva’s Watch is a fort on the river west of Riften, roughly halfway to Ivarstead. Its rightful owner, Stalleo, is camped down the road with what is left of his men after bandits took the place – and his family – while he was away at war. He is hoping you are the help he sent for.
What you’ll find
- Bandits, including two bandit chiefs, or members of the Silver Hand if you are here on Companions business.
- Stalleo and his bodyguards by the road a little east of the fort, next to the escape tunnel.
- A barred gate, opened by a lever in the small shack by the well in the northwest corner of the courtyard.
- Bear traps all over the halls.
- Crafting: a grindstone, workbench and anvil in the escape tunnel, plus an enchanting table upstairs.
- A ladder from the tower’s upper room to the roof, where you can fast travel out.
Quests
- Infiltration – Stalleo asks you to get inside and open the gate so his men can help retake his home.
- Striking the Heart – one possible target for Aela‘s radiant hunt of a Silver Hand leader.
- Also a possible location for several radiant quests, including Kill the Bandit Leader, Retrieval, Stealing Plans, Shalidor’s Insights, Preemptive Strike, Rescue, Arniel’s Endeavor, and Ancient Technology and Ancient Power (Dawnguard).
Notable items
- Twin Secrets (Enchanting skill book) and Spell Tome: Courage, on the table next to the enchanting table.
- Spell Tome: Bound Sword, on a long table in the chief’s bedroom.
- Leather strips and iron ingots in the escape tunnel.
Tips
You have two ways in. The escape tunnel by Stalleo’s camp is the intended route. Alternatively, climb the rocks along the east wall – though your follower will likely be left outside looking sad – and then pull the gate lever to let everyone in.
Watch your feet: the bear traps here are plentiful and painful. If you sneak, the chief may still be in their bedroom past the enchanting area, which is a good spot for a quiet ambush.
Good to know
Don’t mix it up with Treva’s Farm, a different place with a similar name. The escape tunnel also hides a rare double-decker cart, if you are into unusual furniture.
Nearby
Closest places covered on TamrielSaga: Sarethi Farm, Angarvunde, Rift Stormcloak Camp, Rift Watchtower, Heartwood Mill.
Location data (hold, map position, editor ID) read from the Skyrim game files; details checked against community wiki articles and summarised in our own words.
